Melissa’s Hope is a custom barndominium-style home built by Homes by Laura, Inc. and a 2026 Parade of Homes Winner. Designed to blend everyday comfort, equestrian functionality, and long-term flexibility, the main level features an open great room, kitchen, walk-in pantry, office, primary suite, two guest bedrooms, and an expansive porch. A drive-through breezeway, tack and feed room, and three stalls create a seamless connection between the home and outdoor living. Upstairs, a private two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen, living room, bathroom, and generous closet space offers flexibility for guests, extended family, or multigenerational living. Located on 5.86 acres in the wonderful, peaceful community of Winding Creek. Within the community, Winding Trails Ranch often hosts barrel races and other events. Far enough away from the crowded city life and only an hour drive down state road 64 to Anna Maria Island Beach. This lifestyle is one you will quickly fall in love with.
Property Details
Property Features Property Features
MLS ID: MFRA4697701 Year Built: 2026
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Softener Architectural Style: Custom
Construction Materials: Frame Cooling: Central Air
Country: US County Or Parish: Manatee
Direction Faces: East Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
Fireplace Features: Electric Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Foundation Details: Slab Furnished: Unfurnished
Heating: Electric Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Levels: Two Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Farm, In County, Landscaped, Level, Oversized Lot, Paved, Zoned for Horses Occupant Type: Owner
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Wrap Around
Pets Allowed: Yes Property Condition: Completed
Property Sub Type: Farm Property Type: Residential
Road Surface Type: Paved Roof: Metal
Security Features: Fire Alarm Sewer: Septic Tank
Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, Call Listing Agent, Farm Animals on Site, Listing Agent Must Accompany, No Lockbox Special Listing Conditions: None
Standard Status: Active State Or Province: FL
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Fire Hydrant, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Water Connected Vegetation: Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded
View: Trees/Woods Water Source: Well
Waterfront Features: Pond Window Features: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Rooms Rooms
Kitchen: 13x19 ft Great Room: 19x19 ft
Primary Bedroom: 14x14 ft Primary Bathroom: 17x8.5 ft
Bedroom 2: 12x14 ft Bathroom 2: 5.5x10.5 ft
Bedroom 3: 11x14 ft Office: 10x14 ft
Laundry: 11x8.5 ft Bedroom 4: 12x17 ft
Bathroom 3: 14x9 ft Bedroom 5: 12x16 ft
Balcony/Porch/Lanai: 50x12 ft
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